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INTERNET GLOSSARY
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Broadband
In general, broadband refers to data transmission in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. |
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Cable modem
A device that allows you to connect your PC to our High Speed Internet service. Cable modems are capable of transmitting data at very high speeds. |
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Download
When you receive files from one computer to your PC
bandwidth has a general meaning of how much information can be carried in a given time period (usually a second) over a wired or wireless communications link. |
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Email Client
A program used to retrieve your email from the Internet and store it on your PC. |
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Firewall
A firewall is a program that prevents other people on the Internet from accessing your computer and your files. |
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Hub
A piece of hardware that can be used to network computers. Using a hub will allow you to connect up to three computers onto our high speed or High Speed Pro services. |
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IP Address
An IP address is a 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet. |
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NIC
Network Interface Card. Allows you to connect your computer to a network. A PC is connected to our High Speed Service by connecting a NIC to a cable modem. |
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POP Server
This is the server that you send your email to in order for it to reach it's intended recipient on the Internet. |
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 Protocol
A protocol is a special set of rules that computers in a network use when they communicate. |
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Router
A piece of hardware that can be used to network computers. together. Because a router shares the same IP address with all the computers, you can connect more than the three allowed on our High Speed or High Speed Pro services. |
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SMTP Server
This is the server that you send your email to in order for it to reach it's intended recipient on the Internet. |
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Upload
When you transmit files from your PC to another computer. |
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